Imagine cruising down the road and your car suddenly loses power because the transmission shifted into neutral on its own. That’s the problem behind a new recall from Lincoln.
The Lincoln Recall
Ford is recalling 11,623 Lincoln hybrid SUVs:
- 2026–2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid
- 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid
What’s Going Wrong
The issue starts at the factory. Anti-rust oil used during assembly can get onto a circuit board inside a part called the Integrated Park Module, which is part of the transmission’s park system.
Over time, that oil can wear away the board’s protective coating and cause corrosion. When that happens, the car’s computer can misread a sensor and shift the transmission into neutral while you’re driving.
If your SUV drops into neutral, the wheels lose power. On a busy road, that raises the risk of getting rear-ended.
The Fix
Dealers will replace the Integrated Park Module with an updated part at no cost.
Ford started mailing letters to owners on November 2, but parts aren’t ready yet. You’ll get a second letter once your dealer can do the repair. You can check whether your VIN is included at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s recall number is 26S75.
Other Recalls This Week
NHTSA posted a batch of new recalls this week. A few that affect popular vehicles:
- 2026–2027 Ford F-150 and 2026 Ford Super Duty (F-250, F-350, F-450): The cables that hold up the tailgate may fail unexpectedly.
- 2026 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia: Welds on the front seats may not be strong enough to hold in a crash.
- 2026 Dodge Durango: Taillights may fail.
- 2018–2020 BMW 530e iPerformance and 2018 740Le xDrive iPerformance: A loose battery connection to the starter motor could cause electrical arcing or a fire.
Several transit buses, school buses, trucks and RVs were also recalled.
What You Should Do
Grab your 17-character VIN from your registration, insurance card or the driver’s side of the dashboard, and look it up at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It only takes a minute. Recall repairs are always free at an authorized dealer.
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